Medical Assistant III — Ambulatory Clinic Care & Admin

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a Medical Assistant III at Cox North to perform administrative tasks and clinical duties under supervision in a busy ambulatory setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an MA training program with pharmacology and externship, and current CMA/RMA or similar certification is preferred. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a medical assistant training program including pharmacology and anatomy/physiology.
• Externship completed as part of MA training.
• Certification or Registration from a CoxHealth approved program (CMA/AAMA, RMA/AMT, CCMA/NHA, NRCMA/NAHP, NCMA/NCCT, RMA/AAMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and perform data entry in medical records under supervision.
• Measure and record vital signs; collect demographics and medication lists; prepare patients for examination; clean rooms and stock supplies.
• Administer medications as directed and assist providers as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Pharmacology basics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal MA training program with pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, medication administration, externship

Tools

EMR data entry

Job description

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a Medical Assistant III at Cox North to perform administrative tasks and clinical duties under supervision in a busy ambulatory setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an MA training program with pharmacology and externship, and current CMA/RMA or similar certification is preferred. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.